Author: Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY

Americans are indulging in comfort food as the coronavirus keeps them cooped up, eating sugary cereal, junk food and other maybe-not-so-healthy items.

Plastic bags, which were subject to bans in some states because of their environmental impact, are seeing a resurgence amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Gannett announced Tuesday that its board had implemented a plan to ensure that the company maintains access to about $435 million in tax benefits.

Some mattress stores, including locations of the leading seller, Mattress Firm, remain open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gannett, the owner of USA TODAY and more than 260 other daily publications, appointed Douglas E. Horne as its new chief financial officer.

Home Depot said it has halted all sales of N95 masks at its stores and website and “redirected” the respirators to be donated to health care workers.

USA TODAY owner Gannett suspends its dividend and makes cost cuts to offset the negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its operations.

Mall owner Taubman Centers instructed its tenants to make their rent payments even though its malls are closed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Most auto dealers and service stations are keeping their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, saying they provide an essential service.